03/05/2012

Fight Acne with Strawberries

Strawberries are such a tasty little fruit, but they are also a great acne-fighting agent because of the salicylic acid they contain. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, using strawberries in your skin care routine can help correct abnormal shedding of skin cells and unclog your pores which can help resolve and prevent acne lesions.

If you are acne-prone, here's an easy strawberry mask you can make at home:

Mash nine strawberries and two and a half tablespoons of honey together. Stir the mixture slightly; over stirring can cause the mixture to become runny. Apply it to your skin, let it sit for five minutes, and then rinse off with warm water. You can store the remaining mixture in the fridge for up to a week.